After a devastating earthquake struck the east coast of Japan in March of 2011, Lions were on the front lines of the emergency rescue effort.

When tragedies strike, such as the earthquakes that rocked Nepal in 2015, Lions are often among the first responders and continue to care for ongoing needs.

Lions have collaborated with and supported Scouts since the early 20th century, including early troops for children with visual impairments.

Lions Clubs International has worked with the United Nations since its founding in 1945 to bring help to people in need around the globe.

Lions from across Australia and around the world sent aid to the victims of the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria in 2009, the deadliest wildfire in Australia’s history.

Meetings have remained an essential aspect of club life over the past century, helping Lions stay connected to one another and to the broader association.

Molokai, a colony for those aflicted with leprosy, became home to a 31-member Lions Club in 1948. The club brought great improvements for colony residents.

Lions clubs' fundraisers have taken many forms over the last 100 years, including selling brooms, mops, fruitcake, mints and candy bars.

Nations around the world have commemorated the good work and programs of Lions Clubs on stamps and coins. And trading pins has been a favorite activity for decades.

The current Lions emblem traces its roots back to 1920 when Maurice Blink, a Chicago commercial artist and founding member, created the initial design.